Jessica Irrobali, MSN, RNC-OB, CHSE, C-ONQS, C-EFM, is the Director of Collaborative Clinical Programs at the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). With extensive experience in perinatal high-risk critical care, she has served as a perinatal educator, maternal designation/critical care coordinator, and surveyor for Levels of Maternal Care. Jessica has demonstrated her expertise and dedication by leading the expansion of the post-birth warning signs education toolkit and improving resources for rural and critical access hospitals. Her initiatives include developing a post-birth warning signs app and translating patient materials into 50 languages. She has also produced educational videos for clinicians and patients to enhance their understanding of post-birth warning signs.
Jessica travels nationwide to teach AWHONN’s Obstetric Patient Safety Program and advocate for simulation-based learning in various healthcare settings. Additionally, she co-hosts the AWHONN Insights Podcast and directs AWHONN’s Emerging Leader Program to cultivate future nursing leaders and advance the profession.
Maternal mortality continues to be a critical public health concern, with many postpartum complications arising from preventable causes. The Post-BIRTH Warning Signs (PBWS) education initiative equips healthcare clinicians across all disciplines with essential knowledge about maternal mortality, health disparities, and the importance of integrating warning signs into routine postpartum care.
This presentation introduces the development and evolution of the AWHONN Post-BIRTH Warning Signs program, highlighting the evidence base that supports its implementation. A key component—the Save Your Life (SYL) patient handout—empowers postpartum individuals to recognize early signs of complications and seek timely medical attention. Beyond the SYL handout, the PBWS initiative offers a variety of educational tools, including visual aids such as clings and magnets, a dedicated mobile application, and videos that reinforce learning across multiple modalities.
Clinicians play a pivotal role in delivering effective, patient-centered postpartum education. However, persistent gaps in discharge communication can hinder maternal outcomes. By strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration and standardizing the use of PBWS tools, healthcare teams can improve postpartum care, reduce preventable maternal morbidity and mortality, and promote health equity across diverse populations.
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